Registration Now Open for Gilbert Small Business Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 25, 2010

Front Runner Program Will Focus on Assessing, Improving Your Business

GILBERT – Registration has begun for the ten-week entrepreneurial education Front Runner program, a series offered to Gilbert and small-business owners through a partnership between the Town of Gilbert and the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce.

The Front Runner program places a strategic focus on growing business through optimizing business tools, market research and analysis, using financial tools, one-on-one coaching, and guest speakers providing expertise on a variety of topics. This year’s class will also place an emphasis on social media marketing as well as survival tips during this economic period.

“Front Runner is taught by proven professionals with proven business success,” said Tad Peelen, co-owner of Joe’s Real BBQ and Joe’s Farm Grill and recent graduate of the program. “It would be hard to find more relevant, useful business solutions in any other setting. I highly recommend Front Runner to all small business owners.”

The Town of Gilbert was able to secure a grant to offset the cost – normally $1,500 per student – and is offering the program for $150 per student to cover the cost of materials only.

Classes will begin Tuesday, September 14th and will be held weekly from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. through November 16th. Registrants must have at least two years of experience as an existing small business or entrepreneur and must have a business registration filed with the Town of Gilbert. Seating is limited to 20 participants.

For more information or to register for the Front Runner program, visit www.gilbertft.com or contact John Zupon at (480) 503-6762.

The Gilbert Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit, membership-based organization with more than 550 members ranging from home-based businesses to large corporations. The Chamber proactively serves as a business advocate to strengthen the business climate in Gilbert. To learn more about or join the Chamber, please contact (480) 892-0056 or visit www.gilbertaz.com.

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